Plymouth, MA Cost Of Living
Plymouth's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Massachusetts
In America
What is the cost of living in Plymouth, MA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Plymouth has an overall cost of living index of 131 which is 1.3x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Massachusetts, Plymouth has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Massachusetts's index of 132.
The standard of living in Plymouth ranks as #5,297 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Massachusetts. By definition, that implies Plymouth ranks as the #1,122 most expensive place in the Bay State.
Plymouth Cost Of Living Vs. Massachusetts
| Living Expense | Plymouth | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 127 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 113 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 120 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 156 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 122 | 116 | 100 | |
Plymouth, MA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Massachusetts, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Plymouth | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $363,400 | $398,800 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,243 | $1,336 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $65,647 | $84,385 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 5.5x | 4.7x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.23x | 0.19x | 0.2x |
Detailed Plymouth Services Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Plymouth | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.0 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $14.43 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $21.0 | $14.67 |
Detailed Plymouth Groceries Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Plymouth | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.74 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.64 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.27 | $2.05 |
Detailed Plymouth Health Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Plymouth | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $34.97 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $64.17 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.3 | $2.34 |
Detailed Plymouth Transportation Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Plymouth | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $4.02 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $11.16 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $9.29 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $102.75 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $194.0 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $108.27 | $99.13 |
Detailed Plymouth Utilities Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Plymouth | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.19 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $64.47 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $233.87 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $181.11 | $175.64 |
Plymouth SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Plymouth
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Plymouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield, MI | 72,966 | 96 | 0.7x |
| Abington, MA | 16,557 | 132 | 1.0x |
| Middleborough Center, MA | 7,564 | 122 | 0.9x |
| Kingston, MA | 6,750 | 129 | 1.0x |
| Scituate, MA | 5,905 | 151 | 1.2x |
| North Scituate, MA | 5,372 | 171 | 1.3x |
| Marshfield, MA | 5,190 | 134 | 1.0x |
